Jealott's Hill Community Landshare Project
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An exciting and innovative project has started...Bracknell Forest Homes has teamed up with Bracknell Forest Voluntary Action, Bracknell Town Council and Warfield Parish Council to create the Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare.
World-leading agriculture research and technology company Syngenta has donated a six acre piece of land on a lease basis to be used by the community. It includes a 250 tree orchard and half acre vineyard. The land is in Jealott’s Hill, between Maidenhead and Bracknell.
How does it work?
This project will give local resident groups a unique opportunity to work and support each other on horticultural activities. The concept of sharing skills and produce will be at the heart of the scheme, with local groups and individuals working together to grow fruit, vegetable and other plants. In addition the aim of the project is for these participants to act as mentors to groups who will come to the site to gain skills, knowledge and 
therapeutic benefits from growing produce and tending to the site, such as groups of young people or older people, people who are looking for employment and people with disabilities.
Where we are now?
Bracknell Forest Homes is keen to get the project off the ground to start benefitting people in the area and has therefore taken a lead to support the project manager to gain sponsorship and support. In the long term the project will be a stand alone not-for-profit organisation, existing to promote the use of 
horticulture to improve the lives of local groups and residents.
Can you help?
We are always looking for extra resources to support the Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare project. If anyone local residents or businesses would like to find out more or would like to volunteer time or resources, please contact David Putt, Project Manager, on 01344 382936.
Where is the landshare?
The community landshare is between Maidenhead and Bracknell at Jealott’s Hill. It is off the A3095, near the Leathern Bottle pub.
Other information
A photo diary was produced for a presentation given by David Putt to the Climate Change Partnership on the 16th of February 2012.
Interviews and visits to the site can be arranged by contacting David Putt, Project Manager, or Mike Morrissey, Communications and Marketing Officer.
Find out more
Please contact David Putt, Project Manager for the Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare.
Telephone: 01344 382936
